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600,000+ members
Union members in NSW are paid more,
get better conditions and
receive greater protections at work.

60+ unions
Unions NSW is the peak body,
representing affiliated unions
across almost every industry in NSW.

150 years
Workers have been organising,
educating and fighting for their
rights at Sydney Trades Hall since 1895.

Latest Campaign

Pay them what they’re worth NSW can be a state that recognises the value of it’s essential workers by providing good pay and conditions, not just to ensure high quality public services, but because it is the right thing to do. We can make the treatment of essential workers a defining issue that ALL parties must act on. Read more

Wage theft – The shadow market empowering migrant workers to enforce their rights This Unions NSW research demonstrates that the exploitation of migrant workers in Australia is endemic and a direct result of the current visa system that makes workers reliant on their employers due to the precarious nature of their visa status. Read more

COVID and work: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Employers must do everything they can to protect workers from COVID-19. Here are the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 at work. Read more